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theyammieguy · 02-13-2009, 08:46 PM

I'm going to redo the suspension on my 68 swb and had a couple questions.
My front end makes loud clanking noises when I hit bumps.

I have 2 1/2" drop spindles up front and 4" drop springs in the rear. From what I've read I don't need shorter shocks. Is this correct or will I need shorter shocks? What brand shocks do ya'll recommend from oreiley's?

Also, I have 6 lug disc brakes up front. How do I know if I still have 68 upper and lower control arms and 68 spindle or if they have been upgraded to a newer year? I need to get ball joints and don't want to make a dozen runs to the parts house looking for the right part.

Thanks in advance.

Oh here are a couple crappy pictures if it helps.

02-13-2009, 08:46 PM	#1
theyammieguy accepting donations Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: houston tx Posts: 521	Shock and spindle question I'm going to redo the suspension on my 68 swb and had a couple questions. My front end makes loud clanking noises when I hit bumps. I have 2 1/2" drop spindles up front and 4" drop springs in the rear. From what I've read I don't need shorter shocks. Is this correct or will I need shorter shocks? What brand shocks do ya'll recommend from oreiley's? Also, I have 6 lug disc brakes up front. How do I know if I still have 68 upper and lower control arms and 68 spindle or if they have been upgraded to a newer year? I need to get ball joints and don't want to make a dozen runs to the parts house looking for the right part. Thanks in advance. Oh here are a couple crappy pictures if it helps. __________________ 1999 Yamaha roadstar 1600 chop. (in progress.) See my builds here>http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n238/nickrp_2006/ "Ya'll can go to hell, I'm going to Texas." David Crockett Last edited by theyammieguy; 02-13-2009 at 08:51 PM.